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Old 08-09-10, 09:29 PM   #1
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Default Water clarity when throwing worms and Jigs

Hello folks, I am new to soft plastics and jigs. I was wondering when a person wont throw them when the Vis goes down to a certain level and if so what level that might be?

You see we dont have much clear water around here. There is one lake that I can go to the vis is pretty good like up to maybe six feet. But most of the time the other water is less than two feet.

I would like to start learning plastic and jigs but I think I might be wasting my time if the fish wont or cant see it and the such. I am mostly just using plain worms and jigs,they dont have any rattles or anything that is made to make noise.

So what are your suggestions?
Thanks for the help

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Old 08-09-10, 09:37 PM   #2
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I throw worms and jigs in all water colors. I do change the color of the worm I throw, in clear water I throw natural colors and dirty water I throw darker colors.
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Old 08-09-10, 09:46 PM   #3
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There isn't water too clear or too muddy to throw a jig in. I throw them in water that is gin clear as well as water that is very muddy, just adjust your colors and you will be fine. Fish that live in muddy water have to eat too, so they are still able to find food by other means than just sight (sound, vibrations, and smell). As a general rule the muddier the water is the more bulky of a profile I want. This includes more full skirts (like our 80 strand skirts at ThunderStruck Jigs), and trailers that are more bulky and move more water.

On our website we have a few videos that cover a lot of different aspects of jig fishing, they might help you some so if you get a chance drop by and check them out. www.thunderstruckjigs.com
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Old 08-09-10, 11:04 PM   #4
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this is covered very well. i too throw worms and jigs (IF i ever get out again,lol) in every type of water. muddier the water though...the darker the lure.
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Old 08-09-10, 11:10 PM   #5
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Well that settles it and thanks for the replys, I am throwing the worms and jigs. I will be using some this weekend then.

again thanks for the replys.

I do love this site I have been lurking a long time and I thought I might as well get out there and be part of the action.

thanks
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Old 08-10-10, 01:13 AM   #6
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Well that settles it and thanks for the replys, I am throwing the worms and jigs. I will be using some this weekend then.

again thanks for the replys.

I do love this site I have been lurking a long time and I thought I might as well get out there and be part of the action.

thanks
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Old 08-10-10, 07:25 AM   #7
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In addition to natural colors in clear waters, you can also use translucent and nearly transparent colors such as grasshopper which has a neon chartreuse and amber which are both nearly transparent. Also smoke with red glitter, etc.etc.
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I've fished jigs and worms in water from 12'+ visibility and down to about 8" of visibility. And they work in both and everywhere in between. However, when I fish in the 8" of vis lake, I tend to use jigs with thicker skirts and bulkier trailers. Same goes for worms. I'll use a bigger worm, like a 10".

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Also consdier the use of rattles or glass beads/sinker combos to give a little more noise in muddy water...makes it easier for the fish to find if they can feel vibrations
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VERY good point walker, forgot about that. thanks man!
anthony that is also a VERY good point, forgot that too.


mannnnnnnn................... i have GOT to go fishing soon. lmao!
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Here's an article on TackleMaking.com that talks quite a bit about color selection, color filtration in water depths, and matching water color.
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Here's an article on TackleMaking.com that talks quite a bit about color selection, color filtration in water depths, and matching water color.

Ground pounder, thanks for the link, that thing looks detailed. I havent read it yet but I will I want to take my time and read it when I know I will understand it.

everyone else thanks for the welcome and the tips. I will be looking for anymore that you might have.

thanks again
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Old 08-13-10, 01:07 AM   #13
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Here is my rule of thumb:

Clear water-natural colors such as green pumpkin, watermelo red, and watermelon candy.

Stained water-I add some chartreuse, either lures with chartreuse in in or dip the tail like with chartreuse Spike-It.

Muddy-dark colors when it is cloudy, bright colors when it is sunny.

That said, don;t be afraid to experiment with different colors in different colors and out of the norm colors.
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http://www.texastacklefactory.com/in...d=5&Itemid=111

Yes it is a saltwater swimbait chart but it pretty much nails color selection when targeting bass as well...


rebbassser has probably seen this on TKF, but his selections are exactly what this chart calls for...

I especially like the statement that says use the most natural color present conditions will allow...
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Old 08-21-10, 02:54 PM   #15
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On the Tidal Potomac, the average visibility is 1-2" and I consistantly catch bass of a #213 Senko, emerald/purple flake and green pumpkin/gold flake, or just green pumpkin.
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